A NEW BOOKE OF DRAWINGS OF IRONWORKE.—Invented and Desined by John Tijou. Containing severall sortes of Iron Worke, as Gates, Frontispieces, Balconies, Staircases, Pannells, &c., of which the most part hath been wrought at the Royall Building of Hampton Court, &c. All for the use of them that worke iron in perfection and with art. (Sold by the author in London, 1693.) Containing 20 folio Plates. With Introductory Note and Descriptions of the Plates by J. Starkie Gardner. Folio, bound in boards, old style, price 25s. net.
Only 150 copies were printed for England, and very few now remain. An original copy is priced at £48 by Mr. Quaritch, the renowned bookseller.
JAPANESE ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF DESIGN.
Book I.—Containing over 1,500 engraved curios, and most ingenious Geometric Patterns of Circles, Medallions, &c., comprising Conventional Details of Plants, Flowers, Leaves, Petals, also Birds, Fans, Animals, Key Patterns, &c., &c. Oblong 12mo, fancy covers, price 2s. net.
Book II.—Containing over 600 most original and effective Designs for Diaper Ornament, giving the base lines to the design, also artistic Miniature Picturesque Sketches. Oblong 12mo, price 2s. net.
These books exhibit the varied charm and originality of conception of Japanese Ornament, and form an inexhaustible field of design.
A DELIGHTFUL SERIES OF STUDIES OF BIRDS, in most Characteristic and Life-like Attitudes, surrounded with appropriate Foliage and Flowers.—By the celebrated Japanese Artist, Bairei Kono. In three Books, 8vo, each containing 36 pages of highly artistic and decorative Illustrations, printed in tints. Bound in fancy paper covers, price 10s. net.
"In attitude and gesture and expression, these Birds, whether perching or soaring, swooping or brooding, are admirable."—Magazine of Art.
A NEW SERIES OF BIRD AND FLOWER STUDIES. BY Watanabe Sietei, the acknowledged leading living Artist in Japan. In 3 Books, containing numerous exceedingly Artistic Sketches in various tints, 8vo, fancy covers. Price 10s. net.
ARTISTS' SKETCH BOOKS.—A SERIES OF FIVE VOLUMES.—Vol. I.: Birds, Flowers, and Plants, drawn in a Decorative Spirit. Vol. II.: Sketches of Insects, Plants, &c., drawn for Designers. Vol. III.: Drawings of Fishes and Marine Animals. Vol. IV.: Natural Scenery, Landscapes, &c. Vol. V.: Scenes from Japanese Life, &c. 8vo, fancy covers. 7s. 6d. net.